The return of Etowah Crossing? Latest restaurant scores (42 to 99). New business to assist seniors, disabled. Independence Day guide. Happy 'social media day.' 92 today -- and it only gets hotter

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The return of Etowah Crossing?

-Goodwill and Dollar Tree are coming. Stephens Music Co. is there with a few others. A refit is in the works -- and more tenants?

 

Restaurant scores: From 42 to 99

-Public health updates for Floyd, Bartow, Gordon, Polk, Chattooga.

 

Guide to Independence Day weekend

-Parades, fireworks, special church services, gas, travel, weather.

 

Weather:

-92 today -- and that's the coolest it will be through Monday.

 

The Buzz:

-Tellus' plans for final shuttle launch. Model Ruritan Club barbecue.

 

Have you hugged Facebook today? It is Social Media Day.

-Worldwide celebration of Tweets, likes and follows.

 

Today's Hometown Headlines Radio Edition 7-9 a.m. on WRGA 1470 AM.

-7:10: The Buzz of Northwest Georgia.

-7:40: David Nuckolls, Greater Rome chamber, on Social Media Day and tips on best practices for use by chamber members.

-8:10: Giles Chapman, chairman, Exchange Club. Give a Kid a Flag.

-8:40: Jennifer Morgan, Downtown Development Authority, First Friday

-Listen online: http://wrga.streamon.fm/   

-Hometown Radio page now on Facebook. Hometown Radio

 

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable. Arey 
-Rutgers won't be the only one wildly searching for cash.

 

Rome Braves: Sports
-Rome Braves fall again, 5-2, to SandGnats.
-Tonight at 7 p.m.: Savannah in Rome.